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   There is a good metal lip around the griddle which is set down into the seat. Also has a grease trap that drains off for easy collection in one corner. The griddle is a nonstick for easy cleaning and you have a great platform to cook from. The sink in the port seat makes clean up easily accessible. 

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GUHaus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 March 2015 Location: North East USA Status: Offline Points: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote GUHaus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2015 at 10:39
	There is a good metal lip around the griddle which is set down into the seat. Also has a grease trap that drains off for easy collection in one corner. The griddle is a nonstick for easy cleaning and you have a great platform to cook from. The sink in the port seat makes clean up easily accessible.
	When in doubt go sailing

Rapetitio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 11 August 2014 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rapetitio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2015 at 18:10
	Good to see that you guys have a lot of fun with the boat! Congrats and always fair winds! Mine will now be ready for pick-up at Greifswald in 4 weeks! Edited by Rapetitio - 10 June 2015 at 06:36
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Richard M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 06 November 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 376	Post Options Post Reply Quote Richard M Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2015 at 23:13
	Hi Derek Thanks for this. Nice photo! I see what you mean about the griddle. I know Narraganset Bay well having been there many times over the last 20+ years. I used to work for the Cookson Group (now demerged into Alent & Vesuvius) and we had a training centre at Lillymere Farms, Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown. I've also sailed out of Newport a few times. Very happy memories. I've since retired...and the facility sold. Great to hear of your experience. I'm going for in-mast furling this time. Can I ask why you upgraded the engine? Did you try the standard size? Best wishes Richard
	Richard M (S/Y BrightStar - H 455 #90; ex S/Y Providence - H 400e #290)

Richard M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 06 November 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 376	Post Options Post Reply Quote Richard M Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 June 2015 at 23:21
	Hi Derek For some reason I'm not being allowed to reply (some sort of "Spam" control!) but I'll persevere. Thanks for the response. A very nice photo - assume your #1 crew member! And I see what you mean about the griddle. I know Narraganset Bay very well. For many years I used to visit my company's (Cookson Group - since demerged into Alent & Vesuvius) management centre at Lillymere Farms, Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown. And I've sailed out of Newport a few times. You have a great sailing area - but a rather short season for most. I'm probably going for in mast furling for ease of handling (I'm now retired). Did you try the standard size engine? Best wishes Richard
	Richard M (S/Y BrightStar - H 455 #90; ex S/Y Providence - H 400e #290)

GUHaus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 March 2015 Location: North East USA Status: Offline Points: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote GUHaus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2015 at 04:26
	We did not get a chance to try the standard size versus the upgrade hp model. However, our philosophy was the increased power with a three blade feathering propeller will get us out of trouble. This approach has proved to be very true. The ability to maneuver the boat has been excellent with the upgraded engine. Although, I do not have a direct side-by-side comparison.
	When in doubt go sailing

andkedr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 29 February 2016 Location: MED Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote andkedr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 February 2016 at 17:15
	Hello all. I am new at that forum and only thinking about buying Hans 455. Looking for detail about that yacht and one (or few) question is not still clear for me: where the cockpit locker entrance is? Not lazaret under berth but aft locker to go inside. And where the gas bottle is situated. Thank you.

GUHaus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 March 2015 Location: North East USA Status: Offline Points: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote GUHaus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2016 at 02:08
	There are two cockpit storage areas that are under the starboard and port seats in the cockpit. They are fairly large and for us hold the swim ladder, dock lines, the shore power cord on the starboard. On port we store fishing gear, cleaners, a bell, emergency signaling gear. On the stern there is more storage. There are two "pedestals" one port and one starboard. They are topped with seating and are just behind the wheels. The Port pedestal has an open space in the back that would allow for a emergency life raft. The top of the pedestal has a shower/ sink combination under the "seat" which lifts up on a hinge. The Starboard pedestal has the propane/LNG locker, and on top we opted for the grill option under the "seat: which lifts up on a hing. You can get to the under side of the stern area by removing a panel in both the port and starboard cabins. I will try to include a picture Hope this helps- Derek p.s. Don't forget the storage in the bow! There is a 6 foot + deep storage area in the bow accessed by a hatch on deck. On a typical week cruise we store the following: 1) 6 x bumpers 2) 2 x inflatable paddle boards 3) Dog ladder 4) wash down hose 5) snubber 6) UPS Sail (spinnaker) oh, and a.... 16 foot inflatable catamaran with rigging.... It is a big locker!!! Edited by GUHaus - 01 March 2016 at 02:16
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andkedr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 29 February 2016 Location: MED Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote andkedr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2016 at 08:28
	Hello Derek, Thank you very much for your answer! As far I understand to check wheels/helm (chains) mechanics, you need to go aft cabins. It is not possible to come inside from cockpit. We are planing to order generator. Do you have it too? Where it was placed? The grill is placed on top of Gas is it correct? Once again, thank you. BR Andrey.

GUHaus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 March 2015 Location: North East USA Status: Offline Points: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote GUHaus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2016 at 11:03
	To get to the mechanicals of the steering system, did you have to go through the aft cabin's however there is a plate on deck that you removed to allow the emergency tiller. The generator sits on top of the engine or in between the aft births is my understanding. We did not opt for a generator. From other readers, it does sound harder to retrofit. The griddle does sit on top of the propane on the starboard side. You can see the hatch for the propane/LNG on the picture I posted. For us, the built-in griddle takes care of the huge problem of trying to store a portable grill that we would clamp on the back and then take off to sail. The seat cover is about 2 inches thick and hinges outboard on both the griddle, and on the port side the sink/shower. Hope this helps
	When in doubt go sailing

Nerthuz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Commander Joined: 25 December 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nerthuz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 March 2016 at 19:55
	Talking about generators in 455, my dealer installed an EFOY fuel cell charger in the generator room, and I am very happy with that solution.



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